Council Meetings

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995, the Shire of Westonia Council meets regularly to make decisions concerning the Shire of Westonia. The decision-making meetings are Ordinary and Special Council Meetings where Councillors debate and vote on the matters contained within the agenda for that meeting. The decisions made at these meetings are implemented by the Shire’s Administration.
Council meetings are chaired by the Shire President and are guided by the Standing Orders Local Law 2009, which details the requirements for meeting facilitation, order of business and adherence to statutory requirements.
Shire of Westonia Ordinary Council Meetings are open to the public and commencing at 3.00 pm. (unless indicated otherwise) on the third Thursday of each month. The meetings are held in the Westonia Shire Council Chambers, 31 Wolfram St, Westonia.
The public is able to attend and ask questions during Public Question Time. When confidential information needs to be considered, parts of the meeting may be closed to the public.
If you have any queries in relation to Council Meetings please do not hesitate to contact Council's Deputy CEO – Jasmine Geier on 90467063 or Email:
admin@westonia.wa.gov.au
Council Meetings dates for 2023
Meetings of Council commence at 3.00pm on the following dates for the year 2023
- February – Thursday 23rd
- March – Thursday 16th
- April – Thursday 20th
- May – Thursday 18th
- June – Thursday 15th
- July – Thursday 20th
- August – Thursday 17th
- September–Thurs 21st
- October – Thursday 19th
- November–Thurs 16th
- December – Thursday 21st
Meeting Times
Councillors Briefing Session on Agenda at 1:30pm
Ordinary Council Meeting commences at 3:00pm.
Public Question Time commences as 3:15pm and is limited to 15 minutes.
Public Question Time
Public Question Time is near the start of each meeting where members of the public can ask questions of Council. Anyone wishing to direct a question to Council that may require research is encouraged to give prior notice using the Public Question Time Submission Form so that the answer is available at the meeting. If these questions cannot be readily answered at or during the meeting, Council will take the question on notice and respond either by letter or at the next Council meeting.
Please download, print and complete the Public Question Time Submission Form
Printed versions of the Public Question Time Submission Forms can be delivered to the Shire Administration 8 days prior to the Council Meeting either by post to PO Box 11, WESTONIA WA 6423 email to admin@westonia.wa.gov.au or in person to the Shire Administration during business hours.
Changes
Local Public Notice will be given to any changes to date, time and place.
Council encourages openness at its meetings and the public is welcome to attend any meetings.
Further information can be obtained from the Chief Executive Officer on (08) 9046 7063 during normal business hours.
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Past Meetings
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Council Meeting Dates
Meeting Details
September Ordinary Council Meeting 2023
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 03:00 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHANGE OF MEETING DATE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 2023
It is hereby notified for public information that the ordinary meeting of Council scheduled for Thursday 21st September 2023 will now be held on Thursday 28th September 2023, at the Westonia Council Chambers, Wolfram Street, Westonia, commencing at 3.30 pm. In accordance with Section 5.24 (1) of the Local Government Act 1995 and regulations, there will be a public question time at the re commencement of the meeting @ 3.30pm.
The purpose of the change of meeting date is to allow for all members to be present for the meeting
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Bill Price
Chief Executive Officer
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